Between Bird and Bloom, Behold
these thousand epochs,
frantic beating through carapace
and feathers,
the tiny whispers of time
rolling over like a puppy
then onto something new–
rip the fabric of dreams,
recall how bees and butterflies
come because of flowers—
colors, the fallen petals
from ancient light-boughs,
like children, descendants of unknown ancestors,
a shadow-smile, a wink. Answers to unasked if.
My poem from an early morning visit to the Oracle. I went back to get the title (exact words), and the Oracle also gave me “if” and the final phrase.
Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings 
Ohhh… Awakenings! Lovely poem this morning and I think that’s the first time I see this particular Redon, yes? It’s perfect.
Thank you very much, Dale!
I think I’ve used this Redon before, but not is a very long time.
I didn’t remember it 🙂
Could be something you never saw.
This is true….
So very lovely
Thank you very much, Derrick.
Of course you know I love that final phrase. You’ve given words to my wild secret always. (K)
Thank you, Kerfe! Yes, I’m not surprised you like the final phrase. 😊
I love that leap from fallen petals to the so far back unknown ancestors with their answers 🙂
Thank you very much!
Everything’s connected. 🙂
It is!
I particularly like the title of the poem. It’s an open door to the poem.
Thank you very much, Liz. I love that!
You’re welcome, Merril. That was the best way I could think of to describe my sense of the poem.
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Amazing. The Oracle brings out some of your best.
Oh, David. That’s so very kind. Thank you! 💙
I have been away on a blog break and look forward to catching up on your posts/instagram. Always a joy to stop by and be refreshed by your poetic words.
Thank you very much, Rebecca! 😊
Lovely artwork accompanying poetic prose. Thanks Merril!
Thank you so much, Susan!
Wow, your oracle/poet’s loom has woven a rich fabric.
The Redon painting is gorgeous. It’s my fave of all you have shown here. I have become a fan. Thank you, Merril!
Thank you very much, Resa!
I like the texture of this one with the pastels–it looks like a cave painting to me.
Interesting! I saw a medieval tapestry.
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